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Ergonomic Intervention Using a Train-the-Trainer Approach in a Biotechnology Company: A Case Study

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Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences (AHFE 2017)

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Purpose: The central purpose of this case study is to describe a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) program implemented within a biotech company, describe the outcomes of the program on the targeted population, evaluate the impact, and lastly, discuss lessons learned, areas of opportunities and need of further research. Results: Eighteen months of data was collected and analyzed for this program evaluation. The program evaluation was guided by the aims to describe the program outcomes in terms of, (1) risk reduction, (2) program sustainability, and (3) transfer of knowledge. Conclusion: This program evaluation adds support to existing studies that show favorable outcomes to the effects of the implementation of a TTT ergonomic program on risk reduction, program sustainability and transfer of knowledge.

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I would also like to thank, Suzanne Patenaude MA, PT, CIE, my mentor and colleague who provided me with feedback and ideas for the initial to the final stages of this work. I would also like to thank my advisor Suzanne Brown, MPH, PT, PhD for her guidance, support, input and feedback throughout this project.

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Meeks, K. (2018). Ergonomic Intervention Using a Train-the-Trainer Approach in a Biotechnology Company: A Case Study. In: Andre, T. (eds) Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences. AHFE 2017. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 596. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60018-5_10

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